What do other visitors say?

1 Star

I really think for such a large, multi-day event (Woodpecker Rally), you could have given more than a two day warning! I'm sure locals are well aware of it, but we are visiting for the weekend and had planned walks and cycles specifically in Mortimer Forest and Hopton Woods. There doesn't appear to be any events listings we could have read to avoid this, so we rely on your notifications.

Phil, 1/Sep/2016

Hello, I take your point and we will try to improve next year. I did try to get in touch with you via the email supplied and twitter with some options but wasn't able to get hold of you.

Forestry Commission Response

Lost dog - we found in for forestry up from the car park near the Moor School a lost black Labrador bitch, all black, in good condition, had whelped recently but had no food it it's belly. We asked other walkers about an owner, without success. A couple of ladies, who walk their dogs there daily, did not recognise the bitch, but the younger lady offered to take the bitch home with her and put it out through social media, something we do not get involved with. However if you get a query at your office of a lost dog, tell them to try social media.

Susan Thornley, 14/May/2016

Thank you for letting us know

Forestry Commission Response

Beautiful walk, lots of insect life, wild flowers, gorgeous pine scent, deer and did I really see a red squirrel? No evidence of damage or nuisance from anyone bikes, walkers or riders - regularly do all three. Respect, enjoy. Two hours of bliss :)

What's Here?

There are accessible picnic tables at Black Pool car park and an accessible trail from Vinnalls Car Park.

Horse riding

Riding is permitted on forest roads. Riders wishing to box to the forest will need to purchase a barrier key which will allow them into Black Pool car park and the de-boxing area.

Information

The Marches booklet is available with maps and information for Forestry Commission woodlands in the area. It is available from some local outlets or send a cheque for £1.50 to the Forestry Commission, Bank House, Bank Street, Coleford, GL16 8BA and we will send one to you. Please remember to include your address.

Orienteering

There is a permanent course at Vinnals which has been devised by Wrekin Orienteers. Courses are suitable for beginners and maps can be bought from Ludlow Tourist information Centre for approximately £1.50.

Parking

There are height restriction barriers on all our car parks in Mortimer forest.

Picnic

All our car parks have picnic tables.

Play area

We are creating natural play spaces close to Vinnalls car park.

Trail (easy)

The Easy Access trail starts from Vinnalls car park and is suitable for buggies and mobility scooters.

Walking

There are five walking trails in this Forest.

Trail (hard)

Climbing Jack trail starts at Vinnalls car park and takes the seasoned walker on a nine mile walk through most of the different areas of the Forest.